Lakanto Chocolate Chips, Sugar Free
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Lakanto Chocolate Chips, Sugar Free are baking morsels intended for use in sweets and desserts. Their main strength is very low sodium, while their main tradeoff is a moderate amount of saturated fat. Overall, they function as a specialized alternative for those avoiding traditional sweeteners.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try them folded into a batch of vegan oatmeal cookies or sprinkled over a warm bowl of plant-based porridge.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is defined by a total absence of added sugars and a meaningful amount of fiber. However, the saturated fat is relatively high compared to the small serving size.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs | 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 7.8mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of chocolate liquor and cocoa butter, sweetened with a monk fruit and erythritol blend. The inclusion of tapioca fiber and natural flavors creates a formulated texture designed to mimic traditional confectionery.
Ingredients
Chocolate Liquor, Non-GMO Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener (Erythritol and Monk Fruit Extract), Tapioca Fiber, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Natural Flavors.
